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Willow King: Yes on 2H

Posted:
10/25/2016 07:55:55 PM MDT

As a local entrepreneur I believe that companies need to be held to a high standard of transparency and accountability, especially for our children and their health.

The L.A. times published an article this May on the painkiller OxyContin and the havoc it has wrecked on American’s health and lives. Perdue, the maker, has used advertising to convince consumer of its safety, made $31 billion in the process and has been linked to thousands of unnecessary deaths.

Don’t get me wrong, I have the same sweet tooth as the next guy and I too enjoy the occasional soda, so I am not comparing drinking a Coke to using a strong and dangerous drug, but, when you look at the numbers, they are shocking. Last year alone Coca-Cola made $7.3 billion in profits. There is a lot of money at stake and a lot of money being spent on convincing families that these drinks are a good choice.

Meanwhile, billions of dollars are being spent on health care to remedy the issues that are caused at least in some part by these sugary drinks and in many cases it is already too late. We have seen initiatives like 2H dramatically effect communities and help local organizations work with residents to make healthy, empowering lifestyle choices.

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We do make choices for our children. We keep them from harm wherever possible and provide them with the best we can offer. 2H is a measure that takes a stand against corporate racketeering and targeted advertising that in no way has the best interest of the people in mind.

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